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201515 minPGdoc-short

Aging Life Stories

The Carousel

201515 minPGdoc-short

A group of elderly women in Serbia share their daily routines and views on love and joy in a 15-minute film filled with humor and poetic imagery.

Aging Life Stories

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A group of elderly women in Serbia share their daily routines and views on love and joy in a 15-minute film filled with humor and poetic imagery.

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Luka Popadićdirector

Luka Popadićwriter

Jelisaveta Nikolićcast

Radomirka Markovićcast

Emilija Ilinčićcast

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In Pozega, a Serbian choir known as The Singing Women of Pozega brings together a lively group of elderly women. They share their daily routines filled with humor and warmth. Through a series of poetic images, the film captures their reflections on love, joy, and the fleeting nature of life. The 15-minute documentary offers an intimate glimpse into their vibrant community and the bonds that sustain them.

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